Frequently Asked Claim Questions
10 Personal Injury Questions Answered By one of our Personal Injury Specialists.
Generally speaking, you have three years from the date of the accident to make a personal injury claim. However, this can be less in certain cases such as an injury which you suffer on an aeroplane, such as your seat being defective and causing you to jar your back.
There’s a number of factors that can affect the duration of a claim and will vary for each and every case. This includes:
– Whether the other party admits fault
– How quickly evidence for a claim can be obtained
– The number of medical reports required – often the more serious the injury, the more reports are required
– How willing the other party is to negotiate regarding a claim
Most low to medium value claims (i.e. £1,000 – £25,000) will usually take around 18 months to two years.
Even without a witness, you can still make a claim. Witness evidence can be important but it will not prevent you from being able to make a claim.
To be able to recover compensation, you will need to prove that the other party, whether an individual or company, owe you a duty of care and that they breached that duty which caused you injury.
No. Personal injury claim compensation is tax-free.
You should stay as calm as you can before exchanging details with the other driver. If possible you should obtain details from anyone who witnessed the accident. You should also take photographs of damage to both vehicles and if necessary, call the police.
If you receive a significant settlement for your personal injury claim, then this can affect future benefits that are means tested. These form of benefits take into account your income, savings and capital assets to assess your eligibility to claim.
The majority of cases settle before court. However, if no offers are made but we think you have a good case, then we will happily prepare you and your case for court.
Personal Injury Solicitors have the technical knowledge and expertise in how to prove negligence, how to prepare and progress a case from a procedural point of view and what evidence is needed to make a successful personal injury claim.